Gaylord v. Loughridge

Citations

• 50 Tex. 573

Syllabus

<p>1. Express lien for material used on homestead .—An instrument executed by the husband and designed to create an express lien for money advanced for the purchase of materials used in the construction of the homestead, of date August 30, 1872, is, after the death of the husband, of no effect as against the widow and children of the maker as a lien upon the homestead.</p> <p>2. Mechanic’s lien—Statute construed. — The mechanic’s lien law (Paschal’s Dig., art. 7112) does not protect a loan of money made and used for the purchase of material used. It protects any person furnishing material entering into the construction of the house.</p>